What's eating you? head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis).
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چکیده
The head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) is a blood-sucking arthropod of the suborder Anoplura. Infestation continues in epidemic proportions in children of all socioeconomic groups. Although not implicated as a disease vector, infestation can lead to considerable distress, missed days of school, and secondary infections. Pyrethroids are recommended for treatment, but resistance is common. Newer agents, including benzyl alcohol and spinosad, have been developed to address this gap in care.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Cutis
دوره 100 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017